BASIL
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbæz.əl//
verb
- (transitive) To grind the edge of a tool to an acute angle."These usually large chisels may have the edge basiled on either the inside or the outside of the 90° angle of the blade."
noun
- (obsolete) A type of cannon.
- (now historical, archaic) A fetter fastened round the ankle of a prisoner."When I once more feel that sharp smarting around the scabby sores that cluster like so many oysters on my ankles beneath my chained iron basils, I know that the tide has turned."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BASIL'?
The word BASIL is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
S1
I1
L1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BASIL'?
The word BASIL is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
S1
I1
L2
Total: 9 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.